Speaking about:
"Just can't rig and get spar pins in/itis"
Myself and the gang are righties.
When installing the spar pin on the Starboard side, we get to use our right hand.
Not only that but the starboard spar pin has an Allen wrench welded onto it that acts as a handle.
We don't have too much of a problem inserting the starboard spar pin.
BTW, I have been using auto wax on spar pins which helps insertion a little.
The Port spar pin is a different story.
First off, we must use our left hand which is a disadvantage.
You need the ability to depress the pip pin button at the same time you are exerting torque and either pushing or pulling pressure which further puts you at more of a disadvantage.
Then added to these two negatives, the handle is shorter than the starboard side and not the most user friendly, especially when pushing pip pin button.
It is doable at the moment, (who knows if this can be said once the lift pins and receptacles are installed), but it can be a bear of a job.
I have been "load" sharing with Alan the task of inserting the port spar pin, especially during multiple wing on and off rehearsals during one day, (which seems to be way too regular as of late).
I came up with a 12mm long reach socket that fits handle pretty darn well with a 3/8" extension bar.
We will give it a try when rigging next time.
Confidence is high it will make things easier.
Y10-10-17
